Épisodes

  • Money and Me : The Real Cost of Going Electric
    Sep 3 2025

    Will you save money buying an EV? What are the real running costs? What are the costs of insuring an EV? Is owning an EV in Singapore really a smart financial move?

    Join Michelle Martin as she digs into the dollars and sense of electric vehicle ownership.

    With Dhiren Amin from Income Insurance and Stanley Chan who bought his first EV a year ago.

    Hear first-hand what goes into insuring and driving an EV.

    From premiums to maintenance, charging costs to lifestyle changes, we separate hype from reality.

    Are Singaporean drivers ready for the switch, and will premiums ever come down?

    This is a grounded look at the EV revolution, putting your costs at the centre of the debate - hosted by Michelle Martin.

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    21 min
  • Money and Me: Decoding the CareShield Life Math
    Sep 2 2025

    CareShield Life is changing - are you paying more or getting more value?

    Monthly benefits are stepping up 4% a year even as premiums rise for five years, so how should households plan cashflow?

    We unpack what the changes mean for you.

    We explore the hidden bills families don’t see coming and on the ground realities.

    When do private supplements make sense? What will help with inflation?

    All explained in plain money terms - hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities.

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    22 min
  • Money and Me: What's reinsurance and why it matters?
    Sep 1 2025

    Heard of the reinsurance market?

    On Money and Me, Kenrick Law, Chair, Singapore Reinsurers’ Association speaks with Michelle Martin to discuss how the field is evolving and why Singaporeans may want to consider a career in it.

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    13 min
  • Money and Me: What investors need to know about the chip wars and the blind box frenzy
    Aug 28 2025

    Nvidia smashes earnings with US$26 billion in revenue, but markets still sell the stock — what does that tell us about investor nerves around AI?

    Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into Washington’s extraordinary 10% equity stake in Intel, what it signals for the future of strategic industries, and how subsidies and politics are reshaping valuations.

    We also explore the global chip war — from U.S. subsidies to China’s AI push and Japan’s resurgence — and what it means for investors in Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and TSMC.

    Then, we turn to consumer psychology, as Pop Mart’s Labubu blind box mania grips China even amid regulatory warnings. Are blind boxes a fad, a bubble, or a deep cultural trend?

    Guest Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious, joins with sharp insights for investors navigating tech, politics, and pop culture.

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    16 min
  • Money and Me: How are budget friendly consumers using food delivery platforms differently?
    Aug 27 2025

    Are you saving as much as 40 % with your food delivery platform?

    Michelle Martin speaks with Raphael Zennou, VP Quick Commerce, foodpanda to find out how food delivery platforms are evolving with changing consumer behaviours, technology and financial products.

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    20 min
  • Money and Me: Private Equity Outlook for Singapore and South-East Asia
    Aug 26 2025

    Private equity is at a turning point in 2025, and investors are watching closely.

    Globally, deal value has jumped 19% in the first half, signaling renewed momentum.

    Here in Southeast Asia, while fundraising has slowed, opportunities are shifting toward resilient sectors like tech, healthcare, and renewables.

    So what can we expect in the next 6–12 months for Singapore and the region?

    Which Southeast Asian markets are set to attract more activity in H2 2025 and into 2026—and what will drive that momentum?

    Luke Pais, Asia-Pacific Private Equity Leader at EY-Parthenon, shares the outlook, hosted by Michelle Martin.

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    25 min
  • Money and Me: DBS at $50, PropNex at Records, and ST Engineering's stellar performance
    Aug 25 2025

    How does an investor make sense of market signals?

    DBS crosses the $50 milestone — but should investors chase momentum or take profit?

    Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, who explains why he isn’t buying DBS at these levels and why he sold out of ST Engineering despite its $31 billion order book.

    We dive deep into Singapore’s three big banks — DBS, OCBC, and UOB — and ask which one is best positioned for growth today.

    PropNex’s record profits also come under the spotlight: what do they reveal about the resilience of Singapore’s property market?

    ST Engineering’s stellar performance raises the valuation dilemma — when is “too high” really too high?

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    24 min
  • Money and Me: Have you Maximised your 30–50 Wealth Window?
    Aug 22 2025

    Retirement isn’t dead—but it may be reinventing itself before our eyes.

    Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode examines why 13% of retirees are heading back to work in 2025 and what it means for the rest of us. From FIRE to “micro-retirements,” younger generations are reimagining financial freedom, but often without a solid plan.

    Guest Polka Mishra, Partner at Javelin Wealth Management, argues that ages 30–50 are the “accumulation years” where financial choices make or break your retirement dream.

    She reveals the hidden costs of delay, the trap of premature de-risking, and the power of starting early.

    Whether you aim to retire early, or simply retire well, this conversation bridges aspiration with actionable strategy.

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    23 min